by Robert Duffy | In Lerner v. Colman, et al., 2022 U.S. App. LEXIS 4352*, the First Circuit recently addressed the meaning of the “securities fraud” exception contained in the […]
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by Jared Sugerman | In January, 55 Massachusetts residents brought suit “to prevent voters from being misled” into supporting a constitutional amendment which, if approved, would add a 4% surtax on
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by Nicole Martucci | Launching or running a business in today’s complex legal and highly regulated marketplace is fraught with many tricks and treats. Following the specific regulations of your
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On September 9, 2021, President Biden announced aggressive new measures to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. The Biden Administration’s “Path Out of the Pandemic” includes sweeping new vaccination requirements for large
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by Jared Sugerman | A change to Rhode Island’s consumer protection act could give rise to compliance questions for previously exempt businesses. The modification, which was signed into law by
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M&A transactions typically involve a significant amount of due diligence by the parties. Before consummating a transaction, the buyer needs to ensure that it knows exactly what it is buying—including
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On July 1, 2021, Rhode Island took an important step towards achieving pay equity. The Rhode Island General Assembly approved a historic bill to strengthen the state’s existing wage discrimination
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COVID-19 vaccination status has become an increasingly common topic of conversation in the workplace. Now that vaccines are widely available throughout the US and the Centers for Disease Control and
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Employment arbitration agreements are a powerful tool for employers seeking to reduce the cost associated with litigation of employment law claims. The agreements require employees to arbitrate certain disputes arising
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by Jared Sugerman | Holders of business and professional licenses should think twice – and should seek legal advice – before refusing to cooperate with any government inspection. Failure to